Maintaining your brain is easier than you may think. Also, learn about signs and symptoms of something more serious.
Brain power, tumors and Ted Kennedy
Ashok Modha, MD, FRCSC, Northwest Surgical Specialists
Rebound Neurosurgery
Today's sophisticated imaging tests allow better diagnosis of tumors, strokes and other brain problems.
William Brinkman, MD, Columbia Imaging Group
Treatments today are better than ever at pinpointing and guiding the smallest
radiation beams to destroy cancer cells.
Radiation therapy: what's it like?
S. Christopher Hoffelt, MD, Southwest Radiation Oncology/CyberKnife®
January 2009 Featured Events
Take a free tour of the CyberKnife® center! Monday, Jan. 26 at 3, 3:30 or 4pm You don't have to go to Hollywood to see Star Trek™-inspired technology in action. Register now for a free, 30-minute tour of the CyberKnife® radiosurgery suite at Southwest!
Monthly cancer support groups
Southwest's monthly support groups for cancer patients and their caregivers meet together on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. for a cancer education session. At 7 p.m., the groups meet separately for sharing and support. Learn more at www.swmedicalcenter.org/cancersupport.
Monthly stroke/brain conditions support groups
Southwest offers monthly support groups for stroke and/or brain condition survivors and their care partners. Next meeting: Jan. 8, 5:30pm in Southwest's Health Education Center. No registration required.
Interested in other events, support groups? Find them all at www.swEvents.org.
Got a symptom and want to find answers? Check out our Symptom Navigator.
WEB ADDRESS
www.swmedicalcenter.orgVancouver, WA
Mill Plain Boulevard between NE
87th and 92nd Avenues
Southwest is just minutes north of
Portland International Airport.
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